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War I interest in flying has evolved into a worldwide mission in aviation and
aerospace higher education that annually serves more than 30,000 students.
“Embry-Riddle is in the midst of one of the most significant transformations
in our school’s 90-year history,” said Dr. P. Barry Butler, ERAU’s sixth president.
“We are fast becoming an important national presence, not just in aviation
and aerospace, but in the sphere of applied research and innovation. We have
made significant investments in building infrastructure, laboratory equipment,
our faculty and cutting-edge technology across all our colleges. Our culture is
evolving to embrace the discovery of new knowledge.”
In addition to generating trailblazing research in aviation and aerospace
engineering, ERAU has expanded its footprint into the fields of medical
human factors, astronomy and space physics, autonomous vehicles, spaceflight
operations and cybersecurity. Its College of Business has revised its
vision to focus on creating the next generation of global business leaders
and entrepreneurs.
At Daytona State College, the institution is celebrating 60 years of being the
area’s first choice for workforce education and training. Over time, the college
has evolved from a small campus into an academically superior multi-campus
institution. Daytona State prides itself on its ability to provide students with
affordable tuition, convenient and flexible course scheduling, and an expanded
array of programs created with the recommendation and guidance of the local
business community.
The college offers more than 100 certificate, associate and baccalaureate
degree programs, with graduates serving in critical fields that include health
care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering,
technology and more. DSC also offers the Associate of Arts University Transfer
degree, which provides students the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s
degree, saving students and their families thousands of dollars in the process.
“Access and affordability are the first steps in serving our students,” said
the college’s president, Dr. Tom LoBasso, “but just the first steps. Our mission
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is not complete until students are graduated and employed in good jobs, with
employers who trust that a Daytona State graduate will start work having the
technical and critical thinking skills necessary to be an outstanding employee.
These efforts demand a dynamic relationship between local employers and
the college, built on open communication and partnership in developing new
programs, enriching curriculum, and providing students with work experience
while still in college.”
As an open-door institution, Daytona State serves a diverse population.
Adhering to its community college roots, the institution has evolved into a
truly comprehensive college. Underserved and at-risk students may begin their
studies in adult basic education, adult high school or the GED and matriculate
into more advanced degree offerings, where they may also take advantage of a
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Though Daytona State’s growth over the years has been dramatic, the
college still holds true to its core value of provide affordable programs and
open access for all who seek to improve their lives through education.
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